Wildlife officials are saying this is the largest ever caught in the Peach State. It didn’t take long for one Georgia man to realize he had a monster on the other end of his line, but “monster” is typically a relative term among anglers. Derrick Snelson and his daughter were fishing on Lake Eufaulna in
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We’re all for a celebratory cigar, both pre- and post-hunt, when a coyote is on the hit list. Len Sparling has his priorities down pat. While on an Ontario hunt with son Kurtis this November, he expertly shows us what multi-tasking is all about… by puffing on a fine cigar and simultaneously putting an arrow in
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Does smoking while deer hunting help or hurt? Of all of the deer hunting myths, smoking while deer hunting ranks up there near as the most discussed. We hunters go to great lengths to make sure we’re as scent-free as possible while in the woods. So, doesn’t smoking a cigarette while in the woods just
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If you prefer early morning or evening hunts, you’ll need some help from an LED headlamp. Depending on when you get to the stand, a rechargeable headlamp is basically a necessity. The best odds of success are earned by hunters who operate early in the predawn hours, and as late as possible as the sun
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ATN is offering some great rebates on some of their most popular scopes. We’ve told you in the past what a great day/night scope California-based ATN Corp. makes. Well, the appeal of their scopes just got even better because the company has announced some huge rebates on some of their most powerful optics. This is
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Does hunting help conservation efforts? It does if you dedicate yourself to doing these things this season. We hear all the time about how hunting is more than an American tradition. It helps aid in wildlife management and wildlife conservation. But have you ever stopped to think about what exactly those things mean? If you
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Seriously, this method looks like an incredible way to BBQ a pork shoulder. Here’s a fun and comical look at something that we all take seriously: our BBQ. From the first shovel full of dirt you may think that this fellow is just kidding with us, but looks can be deceiving. It’s not enough that
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This is why you should never get down on yourself after a bad shot. Most people probably know Chad Mendes for his time as a mixed martial arts fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. However, his grit goes beyond the octagon these days, as he’s made quite a name for himself within the big-game hunting
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Check out these photos collected by DECKED in their attempt to find the ultimate hunt rig. The quest to build the ultimate hunting rig is a never ending search for that balance between function, reliability, capability and let’s face it, some sort of Mad Max attitude. And to be honest, even the notion of what
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The season is here, and we’ve got ideas for your must-have elk gear. From preseason to late season, there are endless ways to plan and execute a successful elk hunt. But it takes good optics to get a serious advantage. Regardless of where you’re hunting or what time of year you’re in the field, Leupold
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